Ventura, California (CNN) Thousands fled their homes as several incredibly fast-moving brush fires pushed by howling Santa Ana winds scorched parts of Southern California. The fast-moving fire forced sheriff's deputies to scramble into neighborhoods and knock on doors to warn residents to evacuate. An apartment complex burns as a wildfire rages in Ventura, California, on Tuesday, December 5. Dozens of buildings have been destroyed in Ventura County, and thousands of people have had to evacuate their homes. Jerry Brown declared an emergency for Ventura County, freeing state resources such as the National Guard to support response efforts.

Source: CNN December 05, 2017 07:09 UTC